The heir to a motor-industry giant, a Kaiser, a mighty beard and the former general manager of Doncaster Rovers - meet Fifa's executive committee....

Sepp Blatter (FIFA president) Swiss technocrat and boss of the world game. Has been seen as a Russian supporter as taking the finals there would enhance his ‘legacy’ after South Africa 2010. Likely vote: Russia

Julio Grondona (Argentina) Grand old man of South American football, who fell out with Diego Maradona after the World Cup in South Africa. Likely vote: Spain/Portugal

Issa Hayatou (Cameroon) Head of African football implicated in the Panorama probe. May start in the Russian camp but England believe he is a likely switcher. Likely vote: Russia

Chung Mong Joon (Korea) Member of the Hyundai dynasty and a potential future Korean PM. Has been a fierce Blatter critic. Likely vote: Holland/Belgium

Angel Maria Villar Llona (Spain) Former Spanish international who has led the under-the-radar bid by the Iberian joint ticket. Has many friends in “FIFA family”. Likely vote: Spain/Portugal

Michel Platini (UEFA president) Forget what you read about the former France boss, he is a big fan of English football and is likely to vote for our bid in the latter round Likely vote: Holland/Belgium

Geoff Thompson (England) One FIFA member with impeccable integrity, honesty and credibility. Far more important than is realised with his quiet diplomacy. FDormer general manager of Doncaster Rovers. Likely vote: England

Michel D’Hooghe (Belgium) No question about his preference – but England think he will join Platini in switching. Likely vote: Holland/Belgium

Ricardo Teixeira (Brazil) Former son-in-law of Blatter’s predecessor Joao Havelange and an integral part of the FIFA machine. Will join the South American lobby. Likely vote: Spain/Portugal